WELLNESS/HEALTH

Delayed second recipe, but here is something quick and simple I usually make in large batches (or a variation depending on what is in my fridge). I can make 2 - 3 meals from each packet of couscous. I prefer guesstimating over measuring, however for those of you that would like numbers I got some measurements from another recipe online.

Ingredients

1 10oz packet/ 2 Cups - Couscous

1 pint - Grape Tomatoes

1 - English cucumber, cubed

6 oz - Feta cheese, crumbled

2 - Lemon

2 Cups - Fresh Cilantro, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional additions:

Baked or grilled chicken (I'm not a meat eater so I have no cooking advice here, but email me if anyone has suggestions)

Avocado chunks (My favorite addition which have to be added the morning you are going to eat it)

Black beans (get some cans, rinse out the beans and don't get botulism)

Ankita Dosaj

If you have any lunch ideas of your own to share, please email me at dosaja@vcu.edu. I will be posting weekly recipes to encourage students to pack healthy lunches and would love feedback.

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